Introduction Testosterone is a hormone that plays an important role in the human body. It is best known as the male sex hormone, but it is also present in women in smaller amounts. In men, testosterone helps with muscle growth, bone strength, red blood cell production, mood, and sexual function. As men get older, their …
Author: Dr. Kevin Kargman
Introduction: The Growing Interest in Testosterone Therapy for Weight Loss and Energy Testosterone is a hormone found in both men and women. It plays a very important role in the body, especially for men. It helps build muscle, burn fat, and maintain energy levels. As people age, their testosterone levels often decrease. This drop can …
Introduction Testosterone Replacement Therapy, or TRT, is a medical treatment used to raise low testosterone levels in men. Testosterone is a hormone that plays many important roles in the body. It supports muscle growth, sex drive, bone strength, and mood. Some men do not make enough testosterone on their own. This can be due to …
Introduction: The Science Behind Age-Defying Therapies As people grow older, many notice changes in their energy, strength, mood, and body shape. These changes are often caused by natural drops in important hormones. Two key hormones that decline with age are testosterone and human growth hormone (HGH). These hormones play a big role in how the …
Introduction: Understanding Low Testosterone and the Importance of Specialized Care Testosterone is a hormone that plays a key role in male health. It affects many parts of the body, including muscles, bones, mood, energy, and sexual function. When the body does not produce enough testosterone, a condition called low testosterone or hypogonadism can occur. This …
Introduction: Exploring the Intersection of Testosterone and Weight Regulation Testosterone is a hormone that plays many important roles in the human body. Most people think of testosterone as a “male hormone,” but both men and women produce it. Men usually have much higher levels than women. This hormone affects muscles, bones, energy, mood, and fat …
Introduction: Understanding the Link Between Testosterone and ED Erectile dysfunction, often called ED, is a condition where a man has trouble getting or keeping an erection that is firm enough for sexual activity. It is very common, especially as men get older. Many factors can cause ED. Some are physical, like poor blood flow, nerve …
Introduction: Why Understanding Varicocele and Testosterone Matters Many men experience health problems that are difficult to talk about. One of these problems is low testosterone. Another is a condition called varicocele. Both of these issues are common, and they can sometimes happen at the same time. When that happens, it can affect a man’s health …
Introduction Testosterone is the main male sex hormone. It is made mostly in the testicles and, in smaller amounts, in the adrenal glands. From early puberty onward it guides the body toward its adult male form. It deepens the voice, grows facial and body hair, builds muscle, and supports bone strength. It also plays a …
Introduction: Understanding the Gut–Hormone Connection Testosterone is best known as the main male sex hormone, but its work reaches far beyond building muscle and fueling libido. Every cell in the body can feel its signal, including the cells that control how food moves through the intestinal tract. When testosterone falls below normal levels, doctors often …